“They’re not cops anymore. They’re in my world now.”
Just as fast as it’s predecessor, but more stylish with a fleshed out story and great set pieces, it’s one of the best martial arts action movies ever.
★★★★★
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Haywire
“Oh, you shouldn’t think of her as being a woman. No, that would be a mistake.”
Another Soderbergh joint, the criminally underrated Haywire is brutal and feels grounded thanks to MMA star Gina Carano’s performance (which isn’t undone by her somewhat stilted acting), she brings a certain physicality to the role that makes it feel deviations more authentic than it has any right too — the fight scenes are GREAT, pared down with no music, and it’s always great to see real Jiu Jitsu in a film — even when Carano’s just clambering about on rooftops; the story is okay but is more than made up for with some interesting camera work and original flourishes.
★★★★✩
May
“I’ve always said, ‘If you can’t find a friend, make one.'”
Not so much a slasher movie, as a study of May, a tormented woman — played brilliantly by Angela Bettis — who’s a social outcast and part Dr Frankenstein; a slow build but thoroughly creepy throughout.
★★★★✩
Badlands
“I thought I’d come over and say hullo to you. I’ll try anything once.”
A perfect movie — even more spectacular that this was director Terrence Malick’s debut feature — everything about this film struck a chord, from Sissy Spacek’s voiceover, to Martin Sheen oozing cool, this is surprisingly a funny film, though haunting and meandering, it’s a masterpiece.
★★★★★
The Raid: Redemption
“Pulling the trigger is like ordering takeout…this is what its all about.”
Break-neck in every sense of the word; brilliant.
★★★★★